Dobyns-Bennett put up some resistance until losing three straight overtime games and barely holding on to the No. 2 spot in the league.

Because of his team's perfect mark, Science Hill's Ken Cutlip gets the Johnson City Press nod for coach of the year honors.

As for the player of the year, that honor went to Science Hill's C.J. Good, who led the league in scoring and 3-point shooting while finishing sixth in assists, second in steals and second in free throw shooting.

Defensive player of the year went to Good's teammate, Will Adams. The senior led the league in steals.

The rookie of the year award went to Science Hill freshman Patrick Good.

Three Rivers Conference — Just like Science Hill, it was a perfect run for Sullivan East.

The Patriots did get a scare from Elizabethton, but came through when it mattered most.

Coach of the year — John Dyer, Sullivan East (hard to argue with undefeated).

Player of the year — David Casaday, Sullivan East (second in the league in scoring and 3-point shooting, third in assists, and third in steals).

Defensive player of the year — Zach Norwood, Elizabethton (led the league in steals).

Rookie of the year — Jacoby Thompson, Sullivan North, freshman.

Watauga Valley Conference — Unaka and Cloudland battled and fought through a rugged league and wound up sharing the league's title.

Because of the tie and all of the close games, not much was settled in the regular season.

Coach of the year — Aaron Dugger, Unaka (team won five straight league games down the stretch).

Player of the year — Billy Bales, Unaka (second in the league in scoring at 17.8 per game and third in rebounding at 7.9).

Defensive player of the year — Taylor Whitehead, Cloudland (led the league in steals).

Rookie of the year — Zac Benfield, Cloudland, sophomore.

Big Eight girls — It was all Science Hill from tip to buzzer and from season start to finish.

The Lady Hilltoppers dominated play, rarely getting challenged even until halftime of their league games.

Coach of the year — Darrell Barnwell, Science Hill (14-0 in league play).

Player of the year — Tianna Tarter, Science Hill (14 points, five assists and 2.5 steals per game).

Defensive player of the year — Ashlee Mitchell, Tennessee (averaged a whopping 4.5 steals per game).

Rookie of the year — Sydney Mitchell, Tennessee High, sophomore.

Three Rivers girls — It looked like it was going to be Elizabethton all the way, but Unicoi County had different ideas and wound up earning a share of the league title.

The Lady Cyclones won on their home court, and the Lady Blue Devils protected theirs.

Coach of the year — Kerri King, Unicoi County (won six straight league games after loss to Elizabethton).

Player of the year — Emily Edwards, Unicoi County (led the league in scoring, seventh in 3-point shooting, seventh in assists, ninth in steals and fifth in free throw shooting).

Defensive player of the year — Shalee Perry, Happy Valley (led the league in steals).

Co-rookies of the year — Kelci Marosites and Kayla Marosites, Elizabethton, freshmen.